An Antique Indian Katar Dagger with Sheath, 19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1125386
4185

A punch dagger with tapering double edged steel blade, each face decorated with a four-armed deity. Straight handle with double-grip, decorated on the side with flowers. Sheath made of wood with velvet lining. Condition: tip slightly chipped, sheath with losses. Some flash rust. Dimension: 44.6 cm long, 7.4 cm wide.

Rare Mughal Silver and Brass Inlaid Bidri Hookah Base.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #1113483
4472

A globular shaped Indian waterpipe base made of zinc alloy, the body decorated with vegetal motifs, inlaid in silver and brass. Condition: inlay losses, bottom with old repair. Dimension: 16.8 cm high, weight: 1160 g.

Gold repousse priest amulet: Krishna dancing on Katiya

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1107032

This gold repousse (22ct) representation of Krishna subdueing Katiya, dancing on Katiya (Katiya mardanam) was the center piece of a necklace that belonged to a priest. Katiya was a seven-headed poisonous snake (naga). Great craftsmanship. India, Tamil Nadu, second half of the 19th. century. The backside is silver (sse the pictures). In excellent condition. Size 5 / 4.3 cm. Weight 28.2 grams. Second half of the 19th. century

A Gandharan Schist Segment of a Frieze – 2nd-3rd Cty

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #1106444
ICHI 2506

This frieze fragment was once part of a much larger frieze – probably supporting different times in the life of Buddha. ( A very long superb frieze of the entire life of Buddha can be seen in the Freer Museum, Smithsonian Museum in D.C.) This large fragment measures11 ¼” long by 9 ½” high by 2 ½” thick and is made of the stone known as schist. It portrays two acolytes under a pair of arches and supported at the bottom with a row of columns. The piece is in excellent condition for an item that... Click for details

18th Century Bronze Indian Mango Purse

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #1088208
0803

18th Century Bronze Mango Purse from East India. For an identical example, please see page 52 of Oriental Art of India, Nepal, Tibet for Pleasure and Investment by Michael J. Ridley. 5 inches, 12.5 cm.

A Bronze Huqqa from Northern India, 18th ~ 19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1837 VR: item #1084990
4215

A BRONZE HUQQA BASE, INDIA, 18th ~ 19th CENTURY.

A very attractive bronze huqqa or hookah, carefully decorated with a variety of punched designs. From Northern India, late 18th to early 19th century.

Approximately 11cm high, 12.9cm diameter. Weight is approximately 620gm. Fine condition. ... Click for details

Very Fine, Rare, Intact 18th Century Bhutanese Helmet

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #1083815
0781

Very Fine, Rare, and Intact 18th Century Bhutanese Helmet, likely the finest example you can buy. References: George Cameron Stone's A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor illustrates and describes the typical Bhutanese helmet on pages 52-53. The front cover of Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet has a warrior with the same helmet with the ear flaps turned up. He is located on page 134 as well, with a full description of these type... Click for details

Two Small Antique Indian Ritual Vessels Lota, c. 1900.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1076548
SK 340

Two small water vessels for ceremony. Made of bronze with cast decoration. One with standing Hindu deities, the other with stripes in copper. Condition: traces of usage, second vessel slightly dented. Dimension: 9.2 cm and 9.1 cm high, weight: 358 g.

Antique Indian Brass or Bronze Chambu Lota, 19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1076397
SK 342

A bulbous vessel used by pilgrims for sacred Ganges water. Made of brass or bronze with design of hamsa birds and another mythical beast among flowers. Condition: some traces of usage, later bottom made of sheet. Dimension: 17.1 cm high, weight: 1195 g.

Two Small Indian Bronze Vessels Lota, c. 1900.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1076134
SK 341

Two small antique spherical water vessels for ceremony. Made of different alloy with engraved decoration. Condition: traces of usage, one vessel slightly dented. Dimension: 7.5 cm and 7.6 cm high, weight: 480 g.